# Customized QSR Salad Promotions Saladworks Launches $6.99 Tuesdays By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-08-18 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/699-tuesdays References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/saladworks/posts/-create-your-own-salad-or-wrap-starting-at-699-every-tuesdayfresh-ingredients-en/1473167871520656/)  Saladworks, a fast-casual chain that has been serving [made-to-order salads and wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-summer-menu) since 1986, has launched a [weekly promotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-best-meal-deal) called $6.99 Tuesdays, which allows customers at participating locations to build a fully customized base salad or wrap every Tuesday for a fixed price, with proteins available as an optional add-on. The promotion coincides with the brand’s [40th anniversary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-twostep) and serves as a direct response to recent public concerns about leafy green safety, with the company emphasizing its long-standing food safety protocols — from frequent produce deliveries and daily fresh preparation to rigorous vetting of supply chain partners. The $6.99 Tuesdays promotion begins August 18, 2026. By allowing full customization across its lineup of greens, vegetables, and toppings, Saladworks' deal caters to a diverse range of dietary preferences and needs. Image Credit: Saladworks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 91% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fixed-price Customization:** Value-driven menus that preserve personalization can make fast-casual dining feel more accessible while protecting the premium appeal of made-to-order formats. - **Safety-reassurance Marketing:** Public food safety concerns are creating space for brands to turn operational transparency, supplier vetting, and freshness protocols into visible trust-building differentiators. - **Weekly Value Rituals:** Recurring weekday promotions can establish habitual visits by combining predictable pricing with limited-time relevance around specific consumer need states. ### Where This Applies - **Fast-casual Dining:** Restaurant chains are blending affordability, customization, and health positioning to compete for consumers seeking both value and dietary flexibility. - **Fresh Produce Supply:** Greater scrutiny of leafy greens is elevating demand for traceable sourcing, frequent delivery systems, and stronger quality assurance partnerships. - **Health-focused Foodservice:** Consumer interest in personalized wellness meals supports new promotional models built around customizable ingredients, transparent preparation, and accessible pricing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Value-Driven QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-meal-deal.md) - [High-Value Pizzeria Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-more-for-999.md) - [Workplace-Inspired Salad Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-freaks.md) - [Health-Focused QSR Breakfast Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-menus.md) - [New Health-Focused Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saladworks-new-menu.md) - [Value-Driven Wellness-Focused Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-and-go.md) - [Value-Minded Slider Burger Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-10sack-deal.md) - [Snacking-Friendly QSR Value Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-whatadeal-menu.md) - [Meal-Ready Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mealready-salad-kits.md)